It's our mission to counteract this trend with a new initiative aimed at expanding the scope and effectiveness of our operations in the Annville area.

The AMVETS career center in Annville is aptly named. It's called the Annville Call of Duty Endowment Career Center. And today, Team Leader Gerald Hawk announced a new initiative to combat unemployment among veterans, especially those between the ages of 18 and 24.

“While unemployment among veterans has dropped in the past year, it remains a serious concern, especially among our younger veterans,” said Hawk. “It is our mission to counteract this trend with a new initiative aimed at expanding the scope and effectiveness of our operations in the Annville area.”

UPDATE: AMVETS also operates a similar career center in Lancaster. To contact the Lancaster career center, email michele_uleary@yahoo.com.

While overall unemployment among veterans dropped 1.3 percent during the past year to 7.0 percent, unemployment among veterans aged 18-24 remains at 20 percent, AMVETS said. But the organization’s National Commander Cleve Geer believes the centers are uniquely suited to address today’s veteran unemployment crisis.

“AMVETS Call of Duty Endowment Career Centers are on the cutting edge of providing our men and women in uniform with the employment assistance they deserve,” said Geer. “Our centers partner with veteran-friendly businesses to help service members find lasting, meaningful employment and ultimately make a smooth transition back into civilian life.”

The Annville center is one of 17 Endowment Career Centers nationwide. Each center provides free training and employment assistance to veterans, active service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their spouses. Career center volunteers offer an array of services including job search assistance and support, career assessments, resume writing and interview tips, and help obtaining licensing.

Hawk said he is proud to be part of an initiative that offers veterans so many employment services.

“We are excited to serve on the National Guard base here in Annville,” said Hawk. “There’s a sizable veteran population in the area and we’re proud to offer them our assistance.”

AMVETS describes itself as a "leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America’s armed forces." It provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well as community service and legislative reform to enhance the quality of life for this nation’s citizens and veterans alike. It is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans’ service organizations in the United States, and includes members from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves.

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